Amundi Prime Global UCITS ETF Review 2026
Amundi Prime Global review. Cheapest global ETF? TER comparison, tracking, availability on XTB and DEGIRO.
9 min czytaniaAmundi Prime Global UCITS ETF Review 2026
Amundi Prime Global UCITS ETF is France's answer to the iShares/Vanguard duopoly in global equity ETFs. With a TER of just 0.05%, it's the cheapest global developed-markets ETF available in Europe — cheaper than VWCE (0.22%) and IWDA (0.20%). But is the low fee reason enough to choose it? Let's dig in.
Fund fact sheet
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Amundi Prime Global UCITS ETF DR (Acc) |
| ISIN | LU2089238203 |
| Ticker | PRIW (Xetra), PR1W (other exchanges) |
| Index | Solactive GBS Developed Markets Large & Mid Cap |
| TER | 0.05% |
| AUM | ~€2.8 billion |
| Domicile | Luxembourg |
| Replication | Physical (Direct) |
| Share class | Accumulating |
| Base currency | EUR |
| Holdings | ~1,400 stocks |
| Inception | September 2019 |
What does PRIW track?
PRIW follows the Solactive GBS Developed Markets Large & Mid Cap Index — roughly 1,400 large and mid-cap stocks from developed markets. In practice it covers ~85% of developed-market capitalisation, essentially the same universe as MSCI World but from a different index provider.
Solactive GBS vs MSCI World
- MSCI World: ~1,500 stocks, MSCI data
- Solactive GBS Developed: ~1,400 stocks, Solactive data
- Methodology differences are minimal (~0.1% annual tracking difference)
Top 10 holdings (February 2026)
| # | Company | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple | ~4.8% |
| 2 | Microsoft | ~4.5% |
| 3 | Nvidia | ~4.2% |
| 4 | Amazon | ~2.4% |
| 5 | Meta | ~1.8% |
| 6 | Alphabet A | ~1.5% |
| 7 | Alphabet C | ~1.3% |
| 8 | Broadcom | ~1.2% |
| 9 | Tesla | ~1.0% |
| 10 | Berkshire Hathaway | ~0.9% |
Top 10 concentration: ~23% — typical for a cap-weighted global ETF.
Sector and regional breakdown
Sectors:
- Technology: ~25%
- Financials: ~15%
- Healthcare: ~11%
- Industrials: ~11%
- Consumer Discretionary: ~11%
- Other: ~27%
Regions:
- USA: ~71%
- Japan: ~6%
- UK: ~4%
- Canada: ~3%
- France: ~3%
- Germany: ~2%
- Other developed: ~11%
Historical performance
| Period | Return (EUR) |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +14.2% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +11.8% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +12.4% |
| Since inception (2019) | +90% total |
Returns track very closely to IWDA/VWCE; small differences stem from rebalancing timing and index composition.
PRIW vs competitors
| ETF | TER | AUM | Holdings | Replication |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIW (Amundi Prime Global) | 0.05% | €2.8B | ~1,400 | Physical |
| SPYI (SPDR MSCI ACWI IMI) | 0.17% | €2.5B | ~3,700 | Sampled |
| IWDA (iShares MSCI World) | 0.20% | $95B | ~1,500 | Physical |
| VWCE (Vanguard FTSE All-World) | 0.22% | €20B | ~3,700 | Physical |
| SWDA (iShares MSCI World Dist) | 0.20% | $25B | ~1,500 | Physical |
PRIW is 4× cheaper than VWCE. On a €100k portfolio you save ~€170/year vs VWCE.
Real costs for a Polish investor
True cost = TER + spread + broker commission + FX spread.
Example: €10,000 purchase on XTB (0% commission up to €100k/month):
- Commission: 0 PLN
- Spread: ~0.08% = 8 PLN
- FX PLN→EUR: ~0.5% = 50 PLN
- Annual TER: 0.05% × 10,000 = 5 PLN
Same purchase on Bossa:
- Commission: 0.29% min 19 PLN
- Spread: ~0.08%
- Annual TER: 5 PLN
For DCA investors, XTB is unbeatable. Check XTB here.
Availability in Poland
| Broker | Available | Commission |
|---|---|---|
| XTB | ✅ | 0% up to €100k/month |
| Bossa | ✅ | 0.29% min 19 PLN |
| mBank Brokerage | ✅ | 0.39% min 19 PLN |
| DM BOŚ | ✅ | 0.38% min 19 PLN |
| DEGIRO | ✅ | from €1 |
IKE/IKZE — tax-advantaged accounts
Yes, PRIW is available in:
- IKE/IKZE at Bossa
- IKE/IKZE at mBank
- IKE at DM BOŚ
2026 contribution limits:
- IKE: 26,019 PLN/year
- IKZE: 10,407.60 PLN (employees) / 15,611.40 PLN (self-employed)
Thanks to its ultra-low TER, PRIW is especially attractive in IKE where savings compound tax-free for decades.
Sample portfolios with PRIW
100% equity (age 25-40):
- 90% PRIW — global developed core
- 10% EIMI (iShares MSCI EM) — emerging markets
60/40 (age 50+):
- 60% PRIW
- 30% AGGH (iShares Global Agg Bond Hedged)
- 10% cash/deposit
Who is PRIW for?
✅ Yes if you:
- Want the lowest possible TER in the global segment
- Plan to hold for 10+ years (fee differences compound)
- Already have access via XTB/Bossa
❌ No if you:
- Want emerging markets in one ETF → pick VWCE or SPYI
- Prioritise maximum AUM and track record → IWDA
FAQ
Is Amundi a reliable provider? Yes. Amundi is Europe's largest asset manager (~€2 trillion AUM) and owner of Lyxor. PRIW is fully UCITS-regulated.
Why is PRIW so cheap? Intense price competition in the global ETF segment. Amundi targets European retail and uses the lowest TER as its key selling point.
Could fees rise later? Very unlikely — ETF fees have only trended down historically. Amundi has a strong interest in keeping the "cheapest" crown.
PRIW vs IWDA — which to pick? If fees are the top factor → PRIW (0.05% vs 0.20%). If you value largest AUM and longest track record → IWDA.
Is there a distributing version? No, accumulating only. For dividends, pick SWDA (iShares MSCI World Dist).
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